Ginger Jeans Take Two
After making my first successful pair of Ginger Jeans, there was always going to be a subsequent versions and due to jeans being my go to weekend and at home uniform of choice at this time of the year, I felt the need for more in my wardrobe. I wasn't entirely happy with my fabric choice last time so this time I made it with some stretch denim with 30% polyester content from Fabric.com. I was a little disappointed with the weight of this stuff when I got it here but it has since surprised me. 
I downloaded the updated low rise version of the pattern and again taped it all together and increased the rise by 1.5cm in both the front and back. I made the stove pipe version narrow like the skinny version. Despite the measurements indicating a size 10, I cut the pattern to a size 6 and pretty much made it exactly to the pattern.
I top stitched using a jeans twin needle and upholstery thread left over from my Jalie Jeans. The pockets are made of Italian cotton shirting which was rescued from a discarded business shirt of my husbands.
My only disappointment is with the zip which doesn't slide easily but it seems to be wearing in gradually.
These look great. You have really perfected the fit.
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DeleteYou've nailed this pattern. I've never been that bothered making jeans, but I am so drawn to the Ginger. They fit and flatter. Question, how essential is the top stitching to the construction method? I'd like to use the pattern for printed pants.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking about using the pattern to make fitted trousers as well so shouldn't be too much of an issue.
DeleteThese look really well made! Looking hot!
ReplyDeleteHaha...thank you!
DeleteGreat fit and beautiful construction. You look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I do aim to get my stitching straight. Nothing says homemade jeans more than wonky top stitching!
DeleteHi, I have just bought th ginger jeans pattern as they seem to look good on everyone who has made them and yours are no exception! I am trying to read as much as possible about them before I start. I noticed in your previous write up on these that you commented that you would do a larger back than front next time and I wondered if you had done that with these? I have noticed in rtw trousers that I don't always have enough fabric in the back thigh area of trousers and yours is the first comment to this effect that I have seen!
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